jan1 ji4因而
Jyutpingjan1 ji4
Yaleyān yìh
Definition
Thus, therefore, or as a result; used to indicate the outcome of an event.
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How it's used
This conjunction functions as a formal connector that is significantly more common in written Cantonese or formal speech than in casual daily conversation. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people typically prefer using connectors like 所以 or 咁樣嚟 to express causality. Using 因而 in a casual chat can make you sound like you are reading from a news report or a formal document.
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Common mistake
Learners often overuse this in casual settings where it sounds stiff and unnatural. It is better to stick to 所以 for most spoken contexts.
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